Some couples plan a wedding day. Haley and Antoine planned a wedding weekend — and the difference shows in every frame. They first connected on Hinge four years before their wedding, dated for a few months, and went their separate ways. “Looking back, we truly believe God was writing a bigger story than we could see at the time,” Haley told us. Years later, their paths crossed again, and everything felt different. This time, they knew. So when it came time to plan the celebration, they chose a villa in San José del Cabo that could hold their entire story — and every person who mattered to it — under one roof.
What We Love About This Los Cabos Casa Mariposa Villa Wedding
- A classic black and white color palette that let Cabo’s ocean and greenery take center stage
- A villa-as-venue setup where the whole wedding party stayed together for the entire weekend
- Two bridal looks: a timeless ball gown for the ceremony, a beaded showstopper for the reception
- Bridesmaids in black gowns, each in a silhouette that suited her — same palette, individual personality
- An unplanned fireworks show from a neighboring villa that crashed the party at exactly the right moment
Why Casa Mariposa Felt Like Home Before It Was Their Venue
Haley and Antoine are beach people, through and through, and they always pictured an intimate destination wedding surrounded by their closest family and friends. Casa Mariposa did something most venues can’t: it doubled as their villa for the whole weekend. “Having everyone stay together created such a special experience,” Haley said. “It allowed us to spend quality time with the people we love most before and after the wedding.” The result wasn’t just a ceremony and a reception — it was days of shared meals, quiet mornings, and the kind of togetherness that usually only happens on vacation with your favorite people.
Why They Chose Black, White, and Nothing Else
“Our vision was timeless, elegant, and chic,” Haley explained. Rather than compete with Cabo’s lush greenery and bright blue water, she and Antoine built their design around it — a strict black-and-white palette that let the landscape do the color work. Haley wore two looks across the day: a simple, elegant ball gown for the ceremony, and a beaded reception dress with 3D embellishments, paired with white cowboy boots as a nod to their home state of Texas. Her bridesmaids all wore black — but each chose her own silhouette, so the same palette read as five different women, not five matching dresses. Antoine and his groomsmen kept it classic in black tuxedos, Antoine’s finished with his favorite Gucci loafers.
The Fireworks Nobody Planned
Late in the night, the wedding party jumped into the pool together — and right on cue, fireworks lit up the sky above them. Haley and Antoine hadn’t planned it, hadn’t paid for it, and didn’t even know where it came from (a neighboring villa, as it turned out). “Everyone thought it was part of our wedding,” Haley laughed. “It honestly felt like God gave us one last magical gift to end the night.” It’s the kind of moment no planner can script — which is exactly why it became the story everyone tells.
Their Best Advice for Couples Planning a Destination Wedding
“If we could do one thing differently, it would simply be to slow down and soak in every single moment,” Haley reflected. “The adrenaline carries you through the day, and before you know it, it’s over.” Her advice: be fully present. The details matter while you’re planning, but on the day itself, it’s the people and the moments you’ll actually remember.
The Wedding Team:
Photography — MemoryBox Photography (Mel & Fred) Wedding Planning — Susana Flores Weddings at Cabo Venue — Casa Mariposa Villa Florals — Flowers & Events Los Cabos Hair & Makeup — Piel Canela Makeup Studio DJ — Alex DJ Cabo Events Rentals — Yaya Rentals Catering — Catering to Cabo Content Creator — Behind the Scenes Baja Wedding Gown — Maggie Sottero, Terry Costa Bridal Groom’s Attire — Generation Tux Bridal Shoes — Bella Belle Rings — Grown Brilliance
